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  1. N

    couple of questions

    awrite guys just a few wee questions 1. at work there is a transformer fed direct from a 3-phase breaker, when testing IR can i test it from breaker or do i have to disconnect from transformer? would the 500v damage the transformer? 2. was testing Zs at a start stop 3-phase isolator, it was...
  2. G

    RCD tripping

    I have just installed 3 new sockets in my house. Before putting power on I went round with my multimeter and checked the resistances between earth and neutral/live to check there was no shorts and all tested ok so went round with a 240v rated floodlight to check all of the sockets with the power...
    • Gixxerdan
    • Thread
    • circuit couple other plugged rcd rcd tripping sockets tripping
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. F

    A couple of assorted items...

    A couple of bits to clear out. 1) Makita Li-Ion 18V Battery - Used and will no longer charge (charger beeps back and stops charging on this). Out of warranty and Makita don't want to know. :( £15 + Postage 2) Makita 10.8V Li-Ion Drill Drive & Impact Driver Twin Pack. In the metal Case...
  4. A

    Wanted MFT!! £200

    Hey all Im after a MFT megger's look good.. After spending about £200 quid need one with cal cert Cheers
  5. SJD

    Couple of EICR schedule of test results questions

    Being relatively new to EICR testing, I was not totally sure how best to enter a couple things found on an old house periodic earlier this week, and would be grateful for opinions. 1. For a single 13A socket that had been connected as a spur at the fuse board (with 2.5mm2 cable) to the wrong...
  6. W

    MEM BS3871 breakers

    Top o the mornin to you chaps, Anyone know where i can get my hands on a selection of such breakers? Helping the old man out with a few bits on his gaff as they have just had kitchen re done and i have done the power for them but their CU is a shambles - until i install the new board in the...
    • wade88
    • Thread
    • breaker breakers cooker couple
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. M

    Couple of quick questions on cable runs

    hi all, To save a bit of money my electrician has agreed to let me do some of the donkey work and run some cables between points (I'm having an extension built). The builders have asked me to put in the cables this weekend so I rang my sparky to confirm some details but he's had the cheek to...
  8. G

    couple of questions

    just done a eicr recently, its a 4 storey house which was a mess, basically it had a series of 60a fuses daisy chained at the basement, so i installed an rcd db on each floor (couple of circuits each floor, lights and sockets) to each flat, anyway back on track, i installed a 6 way db in the...
  9. J

    Couple of SWA questions

    Hi, I've got question involving a SWA install.. Theres been a SWA ran underground to my shed for many years. It's 2 core.. Would you run it along the building in conduit and through the wall or clipped/cleated? Many thanks
  10. Y

    A couple of basic test sheet filling question

    Hi all, Tommorow I have an inspection and testing practicle, Fairly confident in the actual testing part however just a couple of questions for filling in our test sheets 1) Am I correct in thinking you dont need to record a type for an RCD? 2) What should be recorded in the I^N (Braking...
  11. N

    EICR a couple of classics

    Ok did 2 EICR's to day one was ok the other well , both land lady jobs , the one was in a letting agency and was inspected recently and i belive passed how in a million years ill never know , im trying to get hold of the EICR so we can have a nosey the metal case had no earth insulation readings...
  12. S

    Commissioning of a G59 system, i have a couple questions

    hi all i have just finished in installing my first 49Kw 3 phase pv installation split over 3 15Kw sma tripower inverters, now i need to commission the system, the DNO is western power, who we have had a connection agreement from, and the supplier is EON, any help or info would be great on...
  13. B

    Couple of Questions

    1. In a commercial situation. In a switchroom can the supply from the main board to a sub-board directly adjacent to the main board be via double insulated tails, clipped to tray? 2. Any ideas on this situation - want to adjoin trunking to a sub board. The trunking is 100 x 100 but the DB is...
    • brizospark
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    • aus couple questions
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  14. S

    A couple of IR testing questions

    Do you carry out AC IR tests with generation meter (elster) connected ie from inverter to disconnected conductors at the board, or will this damage the meter? I've been linking it out but apart from the test not being true to the installation it can be a pig if the meter is in an awkward spot...
  15. N

    A couple of questions

    Hello, new to the forum so be gentle :-) These have probably been answered before but I thought I would get a fresh 'outlook'. I completed my City and Guilds A and B certificates in electrical installation back in 1978 and 1980. I was in the trade for about 7 years before I opted for a carrer...
    • nealhibbert
    • Thread
    • aus couple questions
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  16. E

    More tools for sale

    Finally cleared out the back of the van and have for sale: Lift N' Lock tool box Knipex 160mm Side Cutters (With 1.5 & 2.5 stripping holes built in) - New Fat Max Padsaw & Pouch - New Irwin Wood Chisel - New Irwin Knife (Stanly type) Bahco 325 large hacksaw Set of Irazola Teknoplus screwdrivers...
  17. E

    couple of questions regarding y plan and s plan heating system question

    If the cylinder isn't full of hot water and you turn a hot tap on, will boiler give you hot water or does cylinder need to fill up 1st?? daft question i know... And connected potterton boiler and read in the manual that there was no need for a permanent live if system is completely trv'd. So...
    • egginyourface
    • Thread
    • boiler couple cylinder heating question questions regarding s plan system water y plan
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Central Heating Systems
  18. D

    couple of interesting pics from a drive through a durham village

    there was about 15 in total but only snapped a few!!
    • DurhamSparky
    • Thread
    • aus couple drive interesting through
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Australia
  19. B

    Couple of general questions...

    Can someone just give me some straight answers. Ive had a bitch of a day and i'm not thinking straight. These Kronenbourgs might have something to do with it. LOL. With regards sub mains, on large commercial / industrial installations. When testing Zs on sub mains final circuits, if the...
  20. yellowvanman

    Liability insurance

    Anybody got any recommendations for insurance companies to cover: £5 million liability for PV and Electrical Contracting Professional Indemnity to cover Periodic Inspections Renewal is due in a couple of weeks.

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